Welcome to Lopen

Lopen Somerset is a small village located in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the A303 road, which connects London to the South West of England. The village has a population of around 400 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. Andrews, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Lopen Somerset has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was owned by the Bishop of Winchester. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and orchards in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place, with a strong sense of community.

Lopen Somerset is a great place to visit for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is also close to the Somerset Levels, a wetland area that is home to many rare species of birds and other wildlife. The village is also within easy reach of the coast, with the seaside town of Lyme Regis just a short drive away.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hinton St George Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Hall	West Street Hinton St George Somerset TA17 8SA 0 146072653 School Website
Merriott First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Lois Bowery	Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PT 0 146072547 School Website
South Petherton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Walker	Hayes End South Petherton Somerset TA13 5AG 01460240172
South Petherton Church Of England Infants School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Shan Weston	Church Path Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY 01460240750 School Website
Shepton Beauchamp Church School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Connel Boyle	Church Street Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0LQ 1460240793
West Chinnock Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Liz Stiddard Jamie Caswell	Scotts Way West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PU 01935881367 School Website
Ashlands Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ball	North Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AL 0 146073437 School Website
Wadham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burgas	Mount Pleasant Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7NT 01460270123 School Website
Norton Sub Hamdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Stiddard Jamie Caswell	New Road Norton-Sub-Hamdon Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6SF 01935881815 School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Coward	Kithill Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AS 0 146072829 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 3.75 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 9.00 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 9.06 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 10.88 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 11.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Freeway Taxis 01935 829289 3 St. James St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS 1.66 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 1.68 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 1.74 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 1.74 Miles
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 2.71 Miles
A Car For The Occasion 01460 241697 Applewood, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5HF 2.91 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 07887 777243 19 Limbury, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DX 4.14 Miles
Ilminster Taxis 01460 54712 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 5.06 Miles
Chauffeur Link South West 01460 258899 13 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ER 5.06 Miles
Bw Taxis Ltd 01460 53400 Unit 26, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DU 5.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lopen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Over Stratton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watergore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton St George No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Seavington St Michael No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seavington St Mary No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeabridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stratton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hitchen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bakers Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayes End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp Merriot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Petherton Surgery	Hamsfield Lane Hospital Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG
West One Surgery	West Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AY
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne 01460 72435	Crewkerne Health Centre Middle Path Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BX

Local Stores

South Petherton - 4 St James Street
4 St James Street
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5BS
01460 242600
Store Website
1.71 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton
SPAR
Harp Road
South Petherton
TA13 5JG
01460 242030
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
The Red House 2 St. James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BS 01460 241262 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 1.71 miles

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 2.88 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Isle Valley Vets Ltd
The Old Glove Factory Matts Lane Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QE 01935 310 930 Website 3.40 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
4 Ditton Street Ilminster Somerset TA19 0BQ 01460 52487 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
The Meeting House Ashwell Business Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX 01460 259509 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk 4.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 1.38 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.56 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.59 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.63 miles

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Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 8.16 miles

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Castle Neroche
Hare Ln Lancashire 9.54 miles

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